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There were plenty of signs that Cutler will become the player the Chicago Bears hoped he would be; he had 27 touchdown passes, just two shy of the franchise record for a single season, and also threw for the second most single season passing yards in team history (3,666), while also becoming the first Bears quarterback since 1970 to have a 100+ passer rating in three straight games, and the first to throw four touchdown passes in back-to-back games. Looking forward to 2010, there were a few other positives; the emergence of wide out/kick returner Johnny Knox (45 REC, 527 YDS, 5 TD), who not only went to the NFL Pro Bowl as a return man (32 KR, 927 YDS, 1 TD for 102 yards), but also became the first rookie since Walter Payton to score touchdown in four consecutive games; Devin Hester led the team with 757 yards receiving; tight end Greg Olsen made 60 catches (612 YDS) for 8 touchdowns, both second in team history for a tight end, behind legend Mike Ditka. In the backfield, second-year back Matt Forte became one of only three players in Chicago history to have multiple seasons with 1,400+ plus yards from scrimmage (929 rushing, 471 receiving in ’09 and 1,238 rushing, 477 receiving in ‘08), joining Walter Payton and Neal Anderson. As you can see, along with Cutler’s Vanderbilt teammate Earl Bennett (54 REC, 717 YDS, 2 TD) and the explosive Devin Aromashodu (24 REC, 298 YDS, 4 TD after Week 10 due to prior injury) at wide receiver, and the hiring of guru Mike Martz as Offensive Coordinator, the Chicago Bears could be quite the offensive threat this season.

Most commonly identified with having a dominant defense, 2009 was not one of those years for the Bears. Losing Brian Urlacher in their first game did not help, and while Hunter Hillenmeyer (90 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles) filled in admirably, five of Chicago’s top ten tacklers were defensive backs – a sign that things are not getting done at the first two levels of the D. In Urlacher’s absence, it was linebacker Lance Briggs who took over the sideline-to-sideline coverage with his team-leading 118 tackles (93 solos, 25 assists) in addition to 2.5 sacks and 5 tackles for loss. Upfront it was defensive ends Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown with 12.5 sacks between them; despite missing the final two games of the season with a broken leg, Ogunleye led the Bears with 6.5 sacks, ahead of Brown’s 6. As usual, cornerback Charles Tillman led the Bears with 6 forced fumbles – many consider him the NFL’s best at stripping the ball – while corner Zack Bowman topped the passes defended (10) and interception (6) columns.

Without a first or second round pick in the 2010 Draft, the Bears decided to make an uncharacteristic splash in the free agency market by signing three players the very first day, two of which were considered the best available at their positions, and one quite possibly the best of the entire batch! First and foremost, Chicago signed Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers (42 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 2 INT, 1 TD) to provide serious pressure on the opposing quarterback – an important signing especially with Adewale Ogunleye becoming a Bears free agent himself, but if they end up with both Chicago could quite possibly have two of the league’s top sack men this season. With a healthy Urlacher and the addition of Peppers and new Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli, look for the Bears to get back to their dominant defensive ways!

Next up, running back Chester Taylor (338 YDS, 1 TD rushing – 389 YDS, 1 TD receiving) was lured away from division-rival Minnesota. Taylor, as a backup to Adrian Peterson, not only could have started on any other team in the league but, as a backup, also has less wear and tear than a normal 30-year-old at his position, and should provide a great one-two punch by joining Matt Forte in the Chicago backfield. The last key pickup Chicago made the first day was San Diego tight end Brandon Manumaleuna (5 REC, 13 YDS), who may not have impressive receiving stats, but at 6’-2” and 295 lbs. the Bears got him to block in Martz’ new scheme and not to catch the ball anyway.

This is a team which will have quite a different look in 2010, especially if they can still pick up a safety and some O-line help. With Cutler, Taylor, and Martz revamping the offense and Urlacher, Briggs, and Peppers leading the D, you really need to be there when the new Monsters of the Midway battle back to the top of the NFC North. Order your Chicago Bears tickets now and be there as this proud team begins its march back to prominence at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears 2010 Regular Season Schedule

• Week 1: Sunday, Sep. 12, Detroit, 1:00 PM
• Week 2: Sunday, Sep. 19, at Dallas, 1:00 PM
• Week 3: Monday, Sep. 27, Green Bay, 8:30 PM
• Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 3, at NY Giants, 8:20 PM
• Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 10, at Carolina, 1:00 PM
• Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 17, Seattle, 1:00 PM
• Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 24, Washington, 1:00 PM
• Week 8: BYE
• Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 7, at Buffalo, 1:00 PM
• Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 14, Minnesota, 1:00 PM
• Week 11: Thursday, Nov. 18, at Miami, 8:20 PM
• Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 28, Philadelphia, 1:00 PM
• Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 5, at Detroit, 1:00 PM
• Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 12, New England, 1:00 PM
• Week 15: Monday, Dec. 20, at Minnesota, 8:30 PM
• Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 26, NY Jets, 1:00 PM
• Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 2, at Green Bay, 1:00 PM